61 Films from the Takeshi Mike Collection

In a distant future, a boy in a boys' juvenile detention center confesses to a murder. The narrative centers on two detectives investigating the crime. The story emphasizes style over plot, featuring intense homosexual tension and graphic violence, alongside distinctive…

An undercover police officer navigates a complicated situation as he attempts to reconnect with his past love, all while investigating a disturbing secret connected to the police chief. He must also ensure the safety of the chief's daughter.

Following the death of his daughter Mai in a car crash, a brilliant programmer creates a computer program replicating her consciousness. Mai's brother-in-law, driven by greed, arranges for someone to steal the technology, resulting in the death of Mai’s father.…

In Tokyo, three young men of Chinese descent leave their rural homes in search of a better life. They navigate the vibrant streets of Shinjuku, trying to break free from their past. Their journey leads them to a Shanghai prostitute…

After the execution of mobster Iwaida Nishikawi by hitman Takeshi, Iwaida’s family begins a relentless pursuit of the killer. Takeshi’s brothers, Takashi and Hideshi Miwa, search for him, finding him hidden with nurse Rie Ishibashi. Hideshi learns that Takeshi was…

A troubled young boy is unexpectedly "chosen" and drawn into a war between yokai, mythological creatures. He finds companionship with a group of friendly yokai who join him on his journey. He must now fight to protect them and liberate…

In a deeply troubled home, a mother struggles with heroin addiction and prostitution, enduring abuse from her son while the father, a former TV reporter, engages in incest with his daughter and films his son's beatings. The arrival of a…

In a world of power and deceit, ambitious yakuza Kenji finds an unlikely ally in Chuji, a harmonica-playing bartender who secretly works as a drug dealer for a rival gang. Their unconventional friendship develops against the backdrop of Tokyo's criminal…

Seiji Hasumi is a well-liked English teacher at a private high school. However, he harbors a violent, sociopathic nature and devises a drastic plan to address the increasing bullying and misconduct among his students.

A highly skilled Japanese assassin is unexpectedly stranded in Taiwan. To survive, he takes on jobs for a powerful local crime boss. During a mission, he encounters a woman from his past who has a son – a son who…

Twin siblings, one focused on academics and the other living a nomadic life, join forces with a former student to uncover universal mysteries and create something new.

Detective Tatsuhito chases the Chinese warlord Wang from the shadowy depths of Shinjuku's criminal world, all the way to Taiwan.

Following the murder of his father, a yakuza boss who raised him, Azusa Moribe embarks on a violent path of revenge. He systematically targets those responsible.

A Japanese doctor, Koichiro Shimada, travels to a research facility in Kenya at the request of a teaching hospital. There, he witnesses a dire situation and chooses to stay, working as a physician treating patients injured in conflict. He faces…

A forensic scientist is called in by the police to investigate two deaths caused by hydrogen sulfide. He must determine if the deaths were accidental or the result of foul play. However, his investigation takes an unexpected turn when he…

Powerful Japanese politician and economist, Ninagawa, suffers a devastating blow when his granddaughter is murdered. The prime suspect is Kunihide Kiyomaru, who has a history of violence, including a conviction for assaulting and killing a girl eight years prior –…

Izo, an assassin working for a Tosa lord and the Imperial court, is captured and crucified after killing many of the Shogun's soldiers. But instead of dying, his rage sends him hurtling through time to modern-day Tokyo. There, Izo becomes…

A bartender earns the trust of a Yakuza boss by saving his life, quickly rising through the ranks. But his underlying fear creates unforeseen complications.

After a legendary battle, samurai Manji is cursed with immortality. Haunted by the murder of his sister, he seeks to regain his soul by fighting evil. He agrees to help a young girl named Rin avenge her parents, who were…

The film adapts the first game in the series, focusing on rookie defense attorney Phoenix Wright. He fights to protect his clients in a series of murder trials, confronting cases like the death of his mentor, Mia Fey, and the…

Brazilian-Japanese gangster Mario helps his Chinese girlfriend Kei avoid deportation from Japan. They flee to Tokyo's vibrant Japanese-Portuguese neighborhood, seeking a way out of the country with a Russian mobster. To earn the mobster's favor, they plan a heist: intercepting…

Shangri-La centers on a community of homeless individuals in Japan who encounter a man on the verge of suicide and choose to assist him with his financial difficulties. They devise an intricate plan to blackmail a corrupt businessman whose bankruptcy…

In the crowded streets of Shinjuku, Ryūichi leads a Triad faction fighting for control of Japan's criminal world against rival gangs. Detective Jojima, determined to enforce the law, emerges to destroy Ryūichi's empire. As their conflict escalates, violence erupts in…

When Kunisada's father and leader in the Yakuza is murdered, he and his closest friend embark on a two-man quest for revenge. They systematically eliminate other Yakuza bosses, eventually leading them to a final showdown with those responsible for the…

After serving time for his past as a gangster, a man takes a job with a mysterious group. Their leader takes him under his wing, and together they fight crime and strive for peace. This puts them on the run…

Kintaro, a former biker gang leader trying to live an honest life as a construction worker, struggles to fit in with his new colleagues due to his unconventional methods. He's transferred to a small, rural branch where he clashes with…

Young Thugs: Innocent Blood follows three friends during their first year after graduation. After robbing their teacher on their final day, Ryoko takes a job at a hair salon, while the two boys begin careers in enforcement and protection.

The Katakuri family opens a guest house in the mountains, but their first guest dies by suicide, leading them to bury him in the backyard to avoid problems. Their situation worsens when a famous sumo wrestler dies while with his…

On his way home to his wife and daughter, Katayama witnesses a gang of thugs attacking an unarmed man. He intervenes to help, unexpectedly defeating the attackers. However, this act of heroism has unforeseen and negative consequences.

The film follows a mob leader who murders his own son to settle a business dispute. This act sparks a vengeful quest when the surviving son, a teenager, vows retribution. He assembles a group of fellow outcasts to dismantle his…

Takashi Miike's "Nostalgia" is a film deeply personal to the director. It explores the home and school life of a young boy, where violence and dysfunction intertwine with humor and affection. While containing moments of the unexpected intensity Miike is…

A detective and a businessman team up to hunt a serial killer who is surgically removing people's organs.

Seven years after his wife's death, widower Shigeharu asks a colleague for advice on finding a new spouse. They create an opportunity by staging an audition through their film company. While interviewing several women, Shigeharu is drawn to the reserved…

A gunslinger with no name rides into a town consumed by warring factions. Both sides try to recruit him, but he sets off on his own course.

Shun Takahata, a bored high school student, wishes for something to break the monotony of his life. His wish is answered when he and his classmates are suddenly forced to participate in deadly children's games. They must confront terrifying creatures,…

Minami accidentally kills Brother, a gangster associate. Shortly after, Brother's body disappears, and Minami begins searching for him. He discovers a secluded hotel and decides to stay there. The hotel staff are odd, and the atmosphere is unsettling. Minami soon…

In 2025, after a devastating apocalypse, humanity finds hope in Zebraman. However, the Zebra Queen steals his powers, leaving him unable to utilize Zebra Time – a crucial ability for survival. Determined to reclaim what was taken, Zebraman sets out…

Two professional assassins meet during a job and discover they are childhood friends. They take a break from their work to revisit their hometown on a small island. Reflecting on their shared past, they decide to collaborate and use their…

This is a story about revenge, honor, and shame. It follows a poor samurai who learns what happened to his son-in-law, a wandering warrior. This discovery triggers a dangerous confrontation with the family of a powerful feudal lord.

A young Yakuza member terrorizes customers at a nightclub owned by a rival crime family, and he soon turns up dead. This sparks retaliation between the families, leading to the death of a powerful crime boss. Driven by grief and…

Morioh, 1999 – a usually quiet town is now experiencing unusual events. Jōtarō Kūjō, a marine biologist, travels to Morioh to find Jōsuke Higashikata. Though initially strangers, Jōsuke is the son of Jōtarō’s grandfather, Joseph Joestar. Upon meeting, Jōtarō discovers…

In the 21st century, scientists devised a plan to make Mars habitable for humans by sending cockroaches and mold to cultivate the environment. Centuries later, in 2577, the first manned mission arrives on Mars. The six-person crew's mission ends abruptly…

Seishiro Kato plays Rantaro, who is sent by his parents to a ninja training school. During the summer, their teacher is attacked by rival ninjas, leading to a competition to ring a bell atop a mountain.

Takashi Miike directs this intense prison drama, said to be inspired by true stories of Japanese people incarcerated overseas.

A hardworking Japanese businessman, Wada, travels to remote China seeking a jade mine. His expedition changes when he meets a determined yakuza who joins him in the search for wealth. Together, along with their local guide Shen, they journey through…

Strangers begin receiving unsettling voicemail messages – recordings of their future selves reacting to violent deaths. Each message includes the precise date and time of their demise. Driven by desperation, the survivors race to uncover the truth behind these cryptic…

Yakuza enforcer Kakihara searches for his missing boss and encounters Ichi, a deeply repressed and dangerously disturbed killer. Ichi possesses a capacity for inflicting pain that intrigues Kakihara, offering a path to the brutal satisfaction he craves.

At Suzuran High, students vie for the prestigious King of School title. A former yakuza member, now working as a hitman, is tasked with assassinating the son of a powerful criminal. However, the assignment forces him to confront his past,…

Haunted by a past tragedy, troubled high school student Makoto travels to Tokyo to seek revenge. There, he is instantly captivated by Ai, a young woman from a loving family. Their budding romance is complicated by the presence of Iwashimizu,…

In Tokyo, a young boxer named Leo falls for Monica, a sex worker who is in prison. Their lives become entangled when they get involved in a drug smuggling operation. Suddenly, they are being hunted by a corrupt police officer,…

In the final years of Japan's feudal period, a band of jobless samurai are recruited for a dangerous mission: to defeat a cruel lord and stop him from seizing power, potentially leading the nation into widespread conflict.

By day, Gan and his girlfriend Ai are quiet owners of a toy shop. But when danger appears, they become the superheroes Yatterman 1 and 2. Joined by Yatterwoof, a dog-shaped robot, they battle the evil Doronbow gang, headed by…

This anthology explores the lives of a witch doctor, a film-maker, and a disgruntled extra seeking revenge. It also follows a novelist and her twin sister.

Kosuke is an actor playing Iemon in a stage production of Yotsuya Kaiden, and his girlfriend Miyuki is playing Oiwa. As they become more immersed in their roles, the distinction between the play and their lives begins to blur. The…

Reiji Kikukawa, a man with a strong sense of justice, graduated at the bottom of his police academy class. He becomes a police constable, but is unexpectedly dismissed by the Police Chief over "disciplinary" problems. In reality, the dismissal is…

Young Akira Kageyama becomes a vampire after being bitten by his dying boss, Genyo Kamiura. He must learn to control his newfound abilities before he can pursue revenge.

Genji and his G.P.S. Alliance encounter a new threat: the students of Hosen Academy, known as 'The Army of Killers.' The two schools have a long history of rivalry, and old resentments are about to erupt, ending the fragile peace…

A hot-headed young yakuza member seeks vengeance against a massive rival gang after his boss is killed.

Kazuma Kiryū, a former yakuza member, is released from prison and trying to start a new life, leaving his past behind. But Kiryū's attempts at a fresh beginning are complicated when he becomes the target of Gorō Majima, a volatile…

In a ruined Yokohama of the future, a world-weary police officer and a laid-back wanderer join forces with a group of rebels. Their alliance fractures when the rebels take the officer's son hostage, triggering a confrontation.

A struggling schoolteacher unexpectedly finds himself chosen to become the living embodiment of Zebraman, a beloved television superhero from the past.